Bioethics discussion to focus on social, medical intersex issues

The issue of medical and social treatment of intersex individuals will be addressed today during a discussion hosted by the Undergraduate Bioethics Society. Intersex individuals are people with a wide variety of physical abnormalities that cause the genitals to differ from the "normal" conception of male or female anatomy, said Alice Dreger, a Lyman Briggs associate professor. "We like to increase awareness about some of the ethical issues concerned with reproductive health in this society," said Annika Storey, chairwoman of the society and a physiology senior. Dreger will lead the discussion, "Gender, Sex and Ethics," at 7:30 p.m.

Culture & clash

It has been dubbed part of the axis of evil by President Bush, and now, with the help of the Asian Studies Center, a broader understanding of North Korea will be brought to MSU.

ASMSU addresses fair labor practices

ASMSU joined part of an ongoing battle between students and administration officials Thursday when it passed a bill calling for MSU to join the Worker Rights Consortium, a nonprofit international group that monitors labor practices. MSU's undergraduate student government requested the MSU Board of Trustees to allocate one percent of its profit from licensed apparel, up to $50,000, which is required to join the consortium. The WRC would report on factory conditions overseas where some MSU apparel is manufactured to ensure fair labor practices. Nine of the 11 Big Ten universities belong to the WRC, including 120 other colleges and universities across the country. Lauren Olson, a representative for the College of Natural Science, introduced the bill to Student Assembly and said petitioning ASMSU to join the WRC was one of the major reasons she became a representative. "We should be perpetuating the idea of fair labor as we go into the real world," she said.

Bice is right: Bush voters misinformed

In response to John Bice's column "Bush supporters share common thread with fundamentalists" (SN 11/10), thank you, thank you, thank you to The State News and Bice for printing such an intelligent and informed column. I appreciate the insight to answering the exact same question I have asked myself every day since Nov.

Thank you, supporters of President Bush, for four years of tyranny

I would like to thank the 51 percent of American voters who re-elected President Bush. Thank you for putting a man back in office who favors rich, white men.

Taking 'U' on

By deciding to spend nearly $7,000 to gauge student opinion of its representative government, ASMSU has made a smart move. To get the student feedback they need, the group will survey undergraduate students on how ASMSU could do a better job representing student interests.

Methods of Board search debatable, officials say

On Nov. 2, more than 8 million votes were cast as citizens from across the state weighed in on who would be elected to the two open seats on the MSU Board of Trustees. Although the board enacts policies and ordinances that directly effect the more than 40,000 students on campus, trustees on the eight-member board are put there by voters who might have never set foot on MSU's campus. On Election Day, Michiganians selected two board members to each of the state's three major research universities - MSU, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. The difference between elected and appointed boards is an aged question, said Tom Ingram, president of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. "This is a very old issue for many people," Ingram said.

Local stores increase security in preparation for holidays

Cheery music with sleigh bells and synthesized orchestras is jangling through store and parking lot speakers.

Poole 2nd offensive lineman in Big Ten history to win award

When head coach John L. Smith arrived at MSU, he wasn't exactly impressed with senior right tackle Sean Poole's physique. Poole took it upon himself to improve his build and has become a better offensive lineman.

Police briefs 11/16/04

Spartans to face Tulsa in round 1

The MSU men's soccer team will have to get out its cowboy boots and hats as the Spartans will be heading to Oklahoma to face Tulsa in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. "We thought we had a chance to host," MSU head coach Joe Baum said.

RIA is not MIA

As President Bush's cabinet members played another round of musical chairs Monday, a former Spartan found himself out of work.

Adoption & issues

MSU staff and students have the opportunity to learn about the issues affecting adoption during their lunch hour at a Domestic & International Adoption seminar on Wednesday.

Car dealer reveals quirkiness in low-budget shoots

By Art Bukowski Special for The State News Grand Ledge - Rows of clean cars sit gleaming in the sunlight, a balloon tied to each for additional appeal.

E.L. officials to address property designation

City officials hope to bulk up their financial toolbox for redevelopment by redesignating a section of the city as "blighted," but not before East Lansing residents weigh in on the matter. Citizens will have the chance to share their views on designating East Village as a blighted zone at the East Lansing City Council meeting today at 7:30 p.m.

Learning curve

Jackson - Travis DeMars said he was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. The 18-year-old student said that on a school night last winter, he was working on a snowmobile and slipped a pocketknife into the pocket of his coat.

Coverage of greek system still biased

It took four years to get The State News to cover our philanthropy event, and after the way it was portrayed ("'Miss Greek' pageant held for charity," SN 11/11), I wish it would have been longer. The greek community at MSU must constantly face, and attempt to overcome, the negative images and stereotypes which we are given.

Vicari earns honor for 52 saves on weekend

Men's ice hockey sophomore goaltender Dominic Vicari was named the CCHA Defensive Player of the Week, the second time he has earned the honor in his short career. "He certainly looks very focused right now," MSU head coach Rick Comley said after Sunday's 2-0 win over Cornell. Vicari stopped 52 of the 53 shots he faced in the team's weekend series against then-No.

Winning weekend

The MSU football team said it could beat anybody on its schedule and proved it Saturday, beating No.

Festival displays women's art

By Mara S. Deutch Special to The State News As festival-goers perused through rows of handmade crafts, the muffled sound of a folk song filled the hallway of a festival that has progressed into almost two decades of female appreciation. The 19th annual Women in the Arts Festival was held Friday and Saturday at Edgewood United Church, 469 N.